New BERNINA Hoops That Make Embroidery Easier

Sometimes a new hoop can make just as much difference as a new machine feature.

BERNINA has introduced several new embroidery hoops, and these are especially exciting because they solve some of the most common embroidery frustrations: hooping large quilt blocks, avoiding hoop marks, working with delicate fabrics, and stitching items that are awkward or difficult to hoop.

The newest additions include the Giant Magnetic Embroidery Hoop for the BERNINA 990, plus the Medium Sticky Embroidery Hoop and Large Sticky Embroidery Hoop.

Why Hoops Matter More Than You Think

Good embroidery starts before the first stitch.

The way your project is hooped can affect placement, puckering, shifting, hoop marks, and overall stitch quality. If your fabric is stretched, distorted, too bulky, or not held securely, even a beautiful design can become frustrating.

That is why these new hoops are so exciting. They are not just “extra accessories.” They are tools that can make embroidery easier, cleaner, and more enjoyable.

Giant Magnetic Embroidery Hoop for the BERNINA 990

The Giant Magnetic Embroidery Hoop is designed for the BERNINA 990 and gives you a large embroidery area of 12" x 16.1".

This hoop is especially exciting for quilters because it can accommodate full 12" quilt blocks, table runners, larger embroidery designs, and projects where having more space makes everything easier.

Because it is magnetic, it helps hold fabric securely without the pressure marks that traditional hooping can sometimes leave behind. That makes it especially helpful for delicate fabrics, quilts, velvet, leather, vinyl, and bulky or awkward projects.

Why does that matter?

Because large projects are already enough work. The easier and more secure the hooping process is, the more likely you are to get smooth, accurate embroidery without fighting the fabric.

Best for: BERNINA 990 owners, quilters, large embroidery projects, 12" quilt blocks, table runners, delicate fabrics, and hard-to-hoop materials.

Shop the Giant Magnetic Embroidery Hoop

Medium and Large Sticky Embroidery Hoops

The new Medium Sticky Embroidery Hoop and Large Sticky Embroidery Hoop are designed for projects that are difficult or impossible to hoop in the traditional way.

Instead of clamping the fabric between inner and outer hoop rings, sticky hoops use adhesive stabilizer to hold the project in place. That means your item can lay flat on the hoop surface without being stretched, squeezed, or distorted.

This is especially helpful for projects where hoop marks are a concern, or where the item simply does not fit well in a regular hoop.

The main differences between the two sticky hoops are size and machine compatibility.

Medium Sticky Embroidery Hoop: embroidery area up to 6.5" x 10.4"
Large Sticky Embroidery Hoop: embroidery area up to 8.25" x 15.75"

The Medium Sticky Hoop is a great choice for smaller personalization projects, delicate fabrics, edge embroidery, smaller garments, cuffs, collars, bags, and items that are awkward to hoop.

The Large Sticky Hoop gives you more room for bigger designs, larger items, longer embroidery layouts, and projects where you want the convenience of sticky hooping with a larger embroidery field.

Why does that matter?

Because some embroidery projects are not hard because of the design. They are hard because of the hooping. Sticky hoops help take some of that struggle out of the process by letting your project stay flat and secure while you stitch.

Best for: hard-to-hoop projects, delicate fabrics, edge embroidery, personalization, bags, garments, bulky seams, and projects where you want to avoid hoop marks.

Shop the Medium Sticky Embroidery Hoop

Shop the Large Sticky Embroidery Hoop

Magnetic vs. Sticky: Which Hoop Do You Need?

Both styles are designed to make embroidery easier, but they solve slightly different problems.

Choose a magnetic hoop when you want a secure hold, easier rehooping, and less pressure on delicate or bulky materials. The Giant Magnetic Embroidery Hoop is especially exciting for BERNINA 990 owners working on large designs, quilts, table runners, and 12" quilt blocks.

Choose a sticky hoop when the item is difficult to hoop traditionally, when you need to embroider close to an edge, or when you want the project to lay flat without being clamped between hoop rings. The Medium and Large Sticky Hoops work the same way — you’ll choose between them based on the size of your project and which hoop fits your machine.

The simplest way to think about it:

Magnetic hoop: great for secure holding, rehooping, large projects, and reducing pressure marks
Sticky hoop: great for hard-to-hoop items, edge embroidery, delicate fabrics, and awkward projects

Why We’re Excited About These Hoops

These hoops are exciting because they help remove friction from embroidery.

Better hooping means better results. It can also mean less puckering, less shifting, fewer hoop marks, better placement, and a lot less frustration.

If you already love embroidery, these hoops can help expand what you are able to do. If hooping has been one of the things holding you back, they may make embroidery feel much more approachable.